The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND LADIES AUXILIARY is holding the first annual Dunkirk Dinner and Dance.  The date is Saturday, April 17, 2010. Dinner will be from 6-8 catered by the always delicous BIG BOY BARBECUE.  He will be serving up some of his trademark Beef, Chicken, and sides to go along with it all. After you enjoy the dinner, wash it down with an Ice Cold Beer, or one of the many other refreshments that are available, and work those calories off dancing to some live Rock n' Roll (current and classic) from 8-12 by The Band THREE SIXTY.

ADVANCED TICKET SALES:$35.00  TICKETS AT THE DOOR:$40.00

Tickets are available at the Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department Box Office on Friday nights in the Reception Hall.  We do accept MASTERCARD and VISA.

You must be 18 to party and 21 to drink. Valid I.D. Required.

For more information call: 240-372-6372.

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS brought Rescue Squad 5(Lt. Allen), Engine 51(Sgt.Skaggs), Tanker 5(F. Holzberger), and Chief 5A(Holzberger) to this afternoon blaze in Huntingtown.  Engine 6 arrived on the scene of a 1 1/2 story SFD with smoke showing, advanced an attack line, found a couple rooms off, and made quick work of the fire.  Rescue Squad 5 arrived as the first special service and assisted the HUNTINGTOWN VOLUNTEERS with mopping up and overhaul.  Command held units from Co.6 and Rescue Squad 5.

Command:Chief 6(Riffe)

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to the 1100 blk. of Wrighton Rd. in Anne Arundel County this morning forthe crash with entrapment.  This brought Rescue Squad 5(Lt. Sines), and Amb.5(Griffiths) to the scene.  AACo.Engine 9 arrived on location, confirmed one trapped, and stabilized the vehicle.  The Rescue Squad arrived on location, deployed the AMKUS Speedway Cutters, and Spreaders, removed the door, roof, and rolled the dash.   The patient was turned over to awaiting EMS units and transported to a local trauma center.

The DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were sent to 3307 Cox Road in Chesapeake Beach this afternoon for a reported house fire.  This brought Chief 5A (Holzberger), Rescue Squad 5(Lt. Allen), and Engine 51(Lt. Sines) to the scene with 10 VOLUNTEERS.  First arriving Engine 1 reported a 1 story SFD with smoke showing.  Engine 1's lineman found fire involving the kitchen, with extension to the attic, and made quick work of the same.  Units from Dunkirk arrived on location shortly after,  the Engine advanced a backup line, as the Squad split crews,  conducted a primary search, controlled utilities, ventilated, and threw ground ladders.  Units from Dunkirk operated for a little over an hour before returning to service.

Command:Chief 6(Riffe)

As the DUNKIRK VOLUNTEERS were wrapping up lunch this afternoon, the Box was dispatched for a House on Fire at 3211 Smiths Retreat, in Chesapeake Beach.  Unfortunately Safety Officer 1 (P.O'Conner) gave the immediate return of a working fire as this was his residence.  This brought Chief 5A (E.Holzberger), Rescue Squad 5(Sgt. Groce), Engine 51(Lt. Sines), Tanker 5(F.Holzberger), and Amb.5(Dillon) to the scene.  Engine 1 went on location with a 2 story SFD with fire through the roof.  Units from DUNKIRK arrived shortly after Engine 1, and went to work.  The crews split up and advanced lines to the basement where they encountered heavy fire conditions, as well as assisted units on the upper levels.  Despite the hard work of all members on scene all personell had to be evacuated due to a pending roof collapse.  Tower 1 set up for heavy duty operations,and knocked down the bulk of remaining fire.  Command then sent units back inside to take care of hotspots, salvage, and overhaul.

Command:Chief 6(Riffe) Division 2 Chief 5A(E. Holzberger)

DUNKIRK Units were alerted for the House Fire at 4130 Ferry Landing Road this evening.  Engine 51(Capt.Groce), Engine 52(FF. Shaner), Rescue Squad 5(Capt. Mills), Tanker 5(F. Holzberger), Ambo. 5(Dize), and Chief 5A(Holzberger) responded with a total of 16 VOLUNTEERS.   DUNKIRK Units arrived on location of a two story sfd with smoke showing from the second floor.  The Engine Companies advanced attack lines into the house where they were confronted with moderate smoke and heat conditions, found two rooms off on the second floor and made quick work of all visible fire.  The Squad crew split there crew, conducted searches, controlled utilities, and  ventilated.  Command held DUNKIRK, Engine 6, and Tower 1 for salvage and overhaul operations.

Command:Chief 5A(Holzberger)/Operations:Capt. Mills

On the morning of February 17, 2010, DCFD Engine 30 and Truck 17 were sent to 5213 East Capitol Street, in SouthEast Washington D.C. for the house fire with people trapped.  Firefighter Toby Sealey (Chief 5) was caught in a flashover while searching the basement for the trapped occupant.  He received 2nd Degree burns to his ears, shoulders, arms, and wrists, and was admitted to MedStar Hospital.  Sealey has been released today , and is at home resting.  Many thanks to the DCFD Burn Foundation, family, friends, and the many neighboring departments for their help and support.

This evening as the Dunkirk Volunteers were preparing for their annual MAYDAY training, the Box was struck for a house on fire at 1137 Mt.Zion Marlboro Rd. in Anne Arundel County.  Engine 5(Lt.C. Sines) staffed with 5, arrived shortly after  Anne Arundel Engine 9 to find fire showing from a 1 story SFD.  Engine 5 stretched a 200' 1 3/4 attack line to Division 1, and along with Engine 9 knocked down the bulk of the fire within10 minutes.  Engine 5 remained on scene for 2 hours assisting units with overhaul.

Command:BFC 3(Parks) Division 1: Lt.9 (Eagen)

As the county residents were making there way through Dunkirk this morning during rushour, the Rescue Assignment reported serious was dispatched at Southern Md. Blvd. and Chaneyville Rd.  This brought Chief 5, Chief 6A(M.Montgomery) Rescue Squads 5(Capt. M.Groce) and 6, Ambulances 5(J.White) and 1 , and Medic 105 to the run.  Chief 5 arrived on location of a 2 vehicle "T-Bone" type collision with one trapped.  Rescue Squad 5 arrived on the scene, stabilized the vehicle,  and made quick work of the trapped occupant by removing the door using the AMKUS Spreaders, and Speedway cutters.  The occupant was turned over to awaiting EMS units on scene and transported to an area hospital.

Command:Chief 5/Operations Captain 5(M.Groce)

Story by:Fire Chief Toby Sealey

Thanks to DC HOOKED ON PHOTOGRAPHY for the use of his pictures.

This afternoon shortly after lunch Box 42-14 was dispatched for the House Fire at 5800 Little Road, in Lothian Md. This alerted Chief 5A (E.Holzberger), Engine 52 (Lt. S. Allen), Engine 51 (Sgt. Skaggs) which was clearing a medical local in North Beach, and Tanker 5 (F. Holzberger) to the call with a total of 9 men. Engine 52, AACo.Engine 9, and AACo 42 all arrived within seconds of one another to find a 2 story single family dwelling/ordinary construction with smoke and fire showing from the first floor on Side A. The Lieutenant from Dunkirk was assigned Division 1, and the crew from Engine 52, stretched the 200’ 1 ¾” attack line from Engine 9, and mounted an aggressive interior attack. As the crew made their push in the front of the house they were met with high heat and zero visibility. The lineman located the seat of the fire on Division 1 and knocked down the same as the remaining crew members conducted a primary search of the fire room. The crews operating on Division 1 noticed that the heat was not dissipating despite all visible fire being knocked down.   At this time the crew from Engine 52 regrouped and exited the house to exchange air cylinders. As the crew was exiting the house heavy fire conditions in the basement were noticed. Engine 51 arrived on location and took over Division 1 and made entry into the house along with firefighters from Engine 9 and 42. The crews entered the home in an attempt to locate the basement stairs to prevent further spread of the blaze on Division 1, however as the crew entered the house approximately 3-5 feet, the floor collapsed sending all 5 firefighters tumbling into the basement where heavy fire conditions were present. A MAYDAY was sounded for firefighters trapped in the basement by Engine 51(Sgt.Skaggs). As the crew regrouped in the basement the Lineman from Engine 51 was able to put the attack line back in service to prevent direct flame impingement on the trapped crew. Witnessing this event unfold, two off-duty DC Firemen (Tech K. Boswell and FF J. Bolton that live nearby), along with P.G.Chief 820A (T.Clark), the crew from Engines 52, and P.G.Engine 845,(R.I.T.) without hesitation of the fire conditions now present, immediately deployed ground ladders through the front door and window to allow a means of egress for the firefighters in the basement. All firefighters were able to ascend the ladders to safety in the front yard, and were turned over to awaiting EMS units on scene for evaluation. Three of the five Firefighters were treated and released on scene, the Firefighter from Anne Arundel (also a Calvert County Volunteer) was transported to MEDSTAR for facial injuries, broken ribs, and smoke inhalation. The Firefighter from Dunkirk was transported to Calvert Memorial Hospital for minor smoke inhalation, lacerations, and neck and back injuries. The remaining Dunkirk Volunteers on scene along with other units operated until 1800 hours due to extensive overhaul operations. Both Firemen are believed to be released from the hospital today.
 
The Dunkirk Volunteer Fire Department would like to express their sincere gratitude to the Firefighters involved in the rescue of our men, along with the Firefighters from Anne Arundel County. Your selfless acts most definitely prevented a tragedy from occurring.
 
Command: Battalion Chief 3 (Parks) Division 1:Lieutenant 5
(S. Allen/C.Sines)
 
Story by Fire Chief Toby Sealey
Special thanks to www.firefighterclosecalls.com , FF Jesse Bolton(DCFD)and Fox 5 for the use of their pictures.